The MPRB plays by NFHS rules with the following modifications:
BALL SIZE:
GAME TIME: (2) 20 Minute running time halves - last 1 minute of each half is stop time.
If either team is ahead by 20 points or more during the last 1 minute of the second half, the clock will be running time. During running time, the clock will only stop during time outs.
If at any time during the last 10 minutes of the game a team leads by 40 points or more the game will continue but the score will no longer be kept.
HALF TIME: 3 Minutes
TIE GAMES: Regular season games that are tied after regulation will remain a tie – No Overtime
TIME OUTS: 3 per game
FREE THROWS:
LANE RESTRICTIONS:
JERSEYS: Each team must have the same color uniforms with a number. Penalty: A technical foul will be assessed prior to the game. The technical foul will not be applied directly to the player or coach. The opposing team will receive 2 points plus the ball to begin the game. A maximum of one technical per team may be assessed (i.e. if 3 not in uniform, only one technical will be assessed)
TECHNICAL FOULS/ EJECTION: Technical fouls will carry a penalty of 2 points plus the ball. A coach or player who received 2 technical fouls or is ejected will be suspended for the next scheduled game.
BENCH RULE: The NFHS rule will apply. A coach’s box will be used for 16U and 18U leagues only. Only certified coaches are permitted on the bench. Up to three certified coaches are permitted on the bench.
5 SECOND CLOSELY GUARDED RULE – 11U Only. The 5 second closely guarded rule in the front court will not be enforced at the 11U level.
PRESSING: 11U Open and 11U Girls – A team may press in the 2nd half only unless ahead by 10 pts or more.
All other divisions may press at any time unless they are ahead by 20 pts or more. Pressing Policy Restriction: If a player gains clear possession of the ball in his/her backcourt, either by holding or dribbling the ball, but makes no attempt to advance up the floor, the defensive team must fall back to the three-point line of their back court. **This applies when pressing restrictions are enforced If the player immediately starts dribbling up the floor or attempts to pass to their teamm ate (i.e. start a fast break), the defense may immediately put pressure on the ball. Violations: 1st occurrence is a warning; intentional disregard of this rule may result in bench technical fouls.
FORFEIT RULE: At least 4 players must be on the floor at the scheduled game time or the game shall be declared a forfeit. Eligible players may be entered in the scorebook after the start of the game without penalty.
JEWELRY RULE: Players must remove all jewelry before participating. Please note: hard items worn on the head such as beads, barrettes and bobby pins are prohibited.
PARTICIPATION RULE: Coaches must ensure that all players receive at least 10 minutes of playing time during each game. The 10 minutes may be completed at any time during the game and do not need to be played consecutively. Intentional disregard of this rule may result in forfeit or coach discipline (up to or including suspension). This decision will be at the discretion of the League Directors.
NO DUNKING: Dunking is not allowed at any level of MPRB Youth Basketball. A player that dunks in warmups and/or the game will be assessed a technical foul and will be ejected from the game.
FREE THROW RESTRICTIONS: Restrictions for players lined up in the 6 marked FT lane spaces apply until the ball is released by the Free Throw shooter. The FT shooter cannot cross the FT line or leave the semi-circle until the ball hits the rim. Players behind the FT line extended, and the 3-point arc cannot cross either of these lines until the ball hits the rim. Also, defenders may not cross the FT line and enter the semi-circle until the ball hits the rim. Contact with the FT shooter may be considered a foul. Players in the 6 marked lane spaces entering the semi-circle will not apply at the 11U level because of the location of the lanes spaces and the 12’ free throw line.